The program offers a genuine college experience with immersive courses led by Stony Brook faculty, providing hands-on experience and clarity for future academic paths.
The Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer Program in Mathematics, Data and Problem-Solving offers high school students an immersive, hands-on experience in a university setting. Participants delve into advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques through lectures and interactive activities. The program aims to provide a genuine taste of college life, fostering independence and academic growth. Students will gain practical skills, connect with faculty, and clarify their academic path by exploring a subject area before committing to a major. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, encouraging students to explore unsolved problems, formulate questions, test mathematical claims, and develop different proof techniques. They also learn technical writing and oral presentation skills, which can be beneficial for future research papers and competitions.
A typical day involves hands-on course sessions for five hours, with options for an extended day that includes college readiness programming and dinner.
This program is ideal for ambitious high school students (rising juniors and seniors, ages 15-17) who are curious about mathematics and data science and want to experience college life while exploring potential majors.
N123 Social and Behavioral Sciences Building | Stony Brook, NY 11794-4310
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